Transformer catches on fire at Sentinel Energy Center in North Palm Springs

Firefighters were working to contain a transformer fire at the Sentinel Energy Center in North Palm Springs Thursday evening.

The Sentinel Energy Center is located on the 15000 Block Melissa Lane. The fire was reported at 5:46 p.m. The fire was upgraded to a second alarm fire. The Palm Springs Fire Department was called in to assist.

We've had many viewers report seeing a large plume of smoke coming from the area.

There was no further information provided.